Talcum powder products like baby powder were once used on a daily basis by millions of people in the U.S. It was recently discovered, however, that many talc products contained small amounts of asbestos which made them cancerous. Thousands of people who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after extended use…
Millions of women use chemical hair relaxers on a regular basis. In 2022, new scientific research revealed that chronic exposure to the chemicals in hair relaxer products can cause uterine and ovarian cancer. This new evidence prompted a wave of lawsuits against the manufacturers of hair relaxer products by women…
Within the past year, many lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals. These Paragard IUD lawsuits allege that suits allege that Teva’s IUD fractures upon removal, resulting in fragments being left in the uterus. The plaintiffs claimed this caused them to undergo additional removal procedures, which would have been unnecessary…
Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault have the right to file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. Recent changes in the law are now making it easier for abuse victims to seek justice in the civil courts. This post will discuss how sex abuse victims can file civil lawsuits…
Fortnite is one of the most popular video games on the planet these days, but it’s also one of the most addictive and a growing number of children and their parents are seeking to hold the game developer liable. Both he medical community and the general public are now starting…
For the last 4 years, a number of lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (“J&J”) involving its OGX line of shampoo and hair care products. These lawsuits are based on the fact that testing found that OGX products contained the chemicals formaldehyde and DMDD, which are…
In a significant legal development, Walgreens has agreed to a $100 million settlement to address allegations of overcharging insured customers for generic medications. The lawsuit contended that Walgreens did not factor in its Prescription Savings Club (PSC) prices when determining the “usual and customary” rates reported to insurers. This omission…
Could your child’s toothpaste be putting them at risk? That’s the question at the heart of a growing number of lawsuits against Hello Products, a company that markets itself as a “naturally friendly” oral care brand. While Hello toothpaste and mouthwash promise safe ingredients and kid-approved flavors, legal claims argue…
Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a defective watch class action lawsuit that alleged design defects in several Apple Watch models caused battery swelling, leading to costly damages. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claimed that Apple did not…
Hundreds of consumers have filed product liability lawsuits against pressure cooker manufacturers in recent years. Pressure cookers have been a staple in kitchens for generations, providing a quick and convenient way to cook meals. However, in recent years, a number of lawsuits have been filed against pressure cooker manufacturers, alleging…